Essential Information About the Universal Audio Apollo x16 Audio Interface
- High-end 24-bit/192 kHz conversion with Dual Crystal Clocking for a stable stereo image and ultra-transparent recordings.
- Immersion-ready: Apollo multichannel monitoring correction (Sonarworks technology) and UAD Console for streams up to Dolby Atmos 9.1.6.
- UAD HEXA Core DSP to insert UAD plug-ins in real time with near-zero latency, featuring bass management and plug-in scene handling.
- 16 inputs/16 line outputs + 2 Monitor outputs, AES/EBU, Word Clock, Thunderbolt 3, chainable up to 4 Apollos for 64 channels.
The Flagship Apollo, Designed for Immersive Audio
Following the line of Universal Audio's rack interfaces, the second-generation Apollo x16 pushes D/A conversion to UA's highest level. It integrates the new Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks and the latest updates of the UAD Console, providing studios with a coherent solution from tracking to immersive mastering.
Target Users and Applications
The Apollo x16 is aimed at mixing, post-production, and mastering studios that demand impeccable conversion, calibrated monitoring, and robust DSP power. It fits seamlessly with large analog consoles or hybrid environments, offering enough I/O to drive a multichannel speaker array or a full patchbay.
Key Features for a Modern Workflow
Calibrated immersive monitoring: Apollo's multichannel correction adjusts your speakers' response to ensure mix translation whether listening in stereo or Atmos 9.1.6 configurations. The Console also handles downmixing and bass management.
Real-time power: The UAD HEXA Core DSP enables recording and mixing with minimal latency using UAD plug-ins, while combining with your DAW's native processing for complex chains on large sessions.
Uncompromising scalability: Chain up to four Apollo x16 units via Thunderbolt to reach 64 channels of cutting-edge conversion. Combine with other rack Apollos and control everything from an Apollo Twin or x4 for centralized management.
Technical Specifications
Conversion and DSP
- Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
- 6-core SHARC DSP for real-time internal UAD processing
- Dual Crystal Clocking for low-jitter environments, pure recordings without artifacts, and stable stereo imaging
Analog Inputs/Outputs
- Thunderbolt 3 18x20 audio interface
- 16x line inputs on Sub-D 25
- 16x line outputs on Sub-D 25
- 2x Monitor outputs on XLR
- LED VU meter
- Built-in microphone talkback
Digital, Sync, and Networking
- AES/EBU input/output
- Word Clock input/output on BNC
- 2x Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Thunderbolt 2 compatible with optional Thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter (not included)
Monitoring and Control
- Auto-Gain function
- Monitor switch
- Assignable function button for "Dim" or "Mono"
- Support for Surround formats up to 7.1 with speaker calibration and downmix
- Apollo multichannel monitoring correction powered by Sonarworks technology (immersion up to Atmos 9.1.6 via UAD Console)
Expansion, Bundle, and Form Factor
- Up to 4 Apollos can be cascaded via Thunderbolt
- Includes external power supply
- Essentials+ plug-in bundle
- 19" rack format - 1U
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